Former Golden Valley chief alleges department racism
Virgil Green, who resigned as Golden Valley police chief after four months and a period on paid administrative leave, told FOX 9 that he felt unsupported and believes racism remains within the city’s police department. His resignation followed two internal investigations — one into the alleged improper release of body-worn-camera footage and another into alleged interference with an internal probe — and comes amid deep staffing turnover at the department.
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📌 Key Facts
- Virgil Green resigned after four months as Golden Valley police chief following two investigations and a paid administrative-leave period.
- Allegations include improper release of body-worn camera footage and alleged interference with an internal investigation; Green disputes wrongdoing and says he acted within his legal rights.
- Background: interim chief Scott Nadeau previously sued the city and won a $160,000 settlement; more than half the city's officers left after Green arrived and the department is reported to be six officers short.